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20 Open Kitchen Ideas That Are Spacious and Functional

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Historically—and by historically, we mean pre-1990s—kitchens served as a private space to prepare meals within the confine of its own four walls. Some older layouts even went as far as hiding the kitchen behind a swinging door. Now, homeowners have embraced the idea of opening up their kitchens to their dining rooms, and often, their dining rooms to their living rooms, too. 

Open kitchens, or modern, open-concept layouts in general, are perfect for casual family living or entertaining, as it encourages seamless movement and interaction from room to room. Eliminating the barrier between the kitchen and social spaces not only works for gatherings, but also opens up your floor plan, giving it the illusion of more square footage.

To get the gist, here are 20 gorgeous kitchens with spacious, open layouts that are sure to provide major inspiration.

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Design: Julian Porcino, Image: Alex Zaroar, Virtually Here Studios

One of the best parts about an open kitchen design is the integration of an island. This will often serve as the centerpiece to your cooking and entertaining, but we love how this kitchen design also makes it a visual focal point.

Keeping this center island predominantly white and utilizing high-contrast black on either side ensures your eye will always lead you to the visual interest of the space.

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Reena Sotrapa

Every home layout is different, so don't be afraid to work with what you've been given. This open-concept design makes use of the adjacent wall to serve as an additional prep space and storage.

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Rikki Snyder

While most open-concept designs boast a modern feel, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the open and inviting layout in your eclectic home. We love how this space exudes such personality while sharing open-kitchen qualities often found in minimalistic homes.

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Erin Wiliamson Design

While most love the extra storage that comes with a kitchen island, a bulky piece can just be yet another obstruction to the view of your gorgeous kitchen. Opting for a cart or something with open shelving can give you the extra prep space you need without hiding the color of your cabinets or your artsy flooring.

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Pure Salt Interiors

Open kitchens aren't just reserved for homes that boast unlimited square footage. Often times, all it takes is the demolition of a single wall to give your small space the illusion that it's bigger.

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Tyler Karu Design

Almost every kitchen is designed with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry to hide all traces of pots, pans, dishes, and silverware. However, we're loving this farmhouse-inspired kitchen that makes the most of the below-the-counter storage space and eliminates all traces of cabinets on the walls.

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Proem Studio

What could possibly make an open-concept design feel even more open? The addition of bifold doors that merge your interior with your exterior space. If this isn't the ultimate entertaining layout, we don't know what is.

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Reena Sotrapa

If you're adding an island to a previously designed open-concept kitchen, don't get too hung up on making it feel matchy-matchy. Using multiple materials in contrasting colors and finishes, like this granite and wood island against the white and stainless steel backdrop, will make your kitchen feel one of a kind.

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Ashley Montgomery Design

When redesigning a space, it's easy to want to go all out with additional seating, new cabinetry, and oversized lighting fixtures. But, rather than living beyond your design means, evaluate your needs before installing everything your local hardware chain has to offer. Install only what you need, and we promise: you'll understand how less really is more.

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Erin Wiliamson Design

Your open-concept kitchen was quite literally designed to see and be seen—be sure it commands the attention it deserves. Dressing it up with an eye-catching backsplash and decorating it with metallic details, interesting shapes, and one-of-a-kind design elements will make your kitchen a stunning backdrop to your other common areas.

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Maite Granda

An open concept with little to no color throughout can feel stark. But, unless you're into that sort of look, painting your kitchen island in a bright, poppy color will help avoid all the spaces from running together. The cobalt blue cabinets on this kitchen island give your eyes a break from the primarily white and tan space.

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Rikki Snyder

As if an open-concept layout wasn't airy enough, the high ceilings in this home opens up the space even more. If the renovation budget allows, you can't go wrong by further extending your space vertically.

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Proem Studio

By far, the most obvious yet most functional benefit of an island is the option to convert one side into an additional seating area. Adding a row of barstools along the outside of your island doubles your entertaining space or makes for a casual place to enjoy meals on mornings and weekends.

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Erin Wiliamson Design

Older kitchen layouts often feature a window cutout that almost creates the feeling of an open concept. Take it one step further and knock down the frame to open up the space and create a more modern layout.

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Design: Julian Porcino, Image: Alex Zaroar, Virtually Here Studios

Oftentimes, hidden in the walls are beams that play an important roll in your home's structure. When you begin knocking down walls, you can be left with awkwardly placed beams that serve a huge purpose but make for an eyesore.

Rather than trying to ignore them, incorporate them into the overall design. We love how this space frames the kitchen without sacrificing the newly opened layout.

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Reena Sotrapa

While open concept designs are beautiful, walls have traditionally served an important, but little-known purpose. Visually separating spaces creates designated areas for different activities, keeping everything in its place. For instance, cooking is done in the kitchen, meals are had in the dining room, and so on.

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Tyler Karu Design

Since not all of us are blessed with unlimited square footage, it's best to pick and choose what parts of a home are most important for you. For instance, if you prefer a larger kitchen but rarely sit at a formal dining table, merge the two spaces to accommodate more counter space and cabinets—and make sure to include and island where you can enjoy your meals.

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Pure Salt Interiors

With a kitchen that overlooks a dining room—and a dining room that's butted up against your living room—it takes more than an open-concept layout to make a space flow. Sticking to a clear color scheme in all conjoining spaces will make the overall aesthetic of your home look and feel cohesive.

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Erin Wiliamson Design

When you're entertaining in an open layout, it's inevitable that your guests will huddle around your kitchen island. Since this is everyone's favorite space anyway, give it a special touch it deserves—and this funky tile backsplash is the way to do it.

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Design: Julian Porcino, Image: Alex Zaroar, Virtually Here Studios

With less wall space to hang you favorite tchotchkes, it can feel difficult to infuse your personal style. Instead of displaying a ton of small pieces, stick to a few impactful design elements that tie the entire space together.

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62 Kitchen Island Ideas You'll Want to Copy

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Updated on 05/11/22

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The kitchen is oftentimes the heart of the home. It's where you and your family fuel up for the day, make memories during the holidays, entertain friends and family, and celebrate life's big moments during get-togethers.

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At the center of the kitchen is the kitchen island, the part of the room that provides an extra spot for meal prepping, cooking, gathering for casual meals or coffee breaks, and even extra storage space. Aside from all its practical uses, the island can also serve as a decorative focal point of the room. We've gathered our top kitchen island ideas, from big to small and simple to over-the-top to help inspire your kitchen design.

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kitchens with an island in a modern style • Style in the House

Modern island kitchens have become very popular. The console table is suitable not only for large kitchens. A kitchen with an island is also suitable for a small area. The main thing is to correctly include a console table in the interior design, taking into account the characteristics of the space.
Also the kitchen island table with dining area is one of the world's leading design trends. Below are some of the most interesting examples of island kitchens. nine0007

This kitchen island table was created by KC Design Studio for a modern apartment located in Taipei, Taiwan. The idea was that it was an island consisting of several levels. The solid base is slightly higher than the countertop. The smooth transition from the base to the table surface and the rounded edge of the tabletop harmonize the geometric space of the kitchen.

Studio BeauConcrete has created a truly amazing piece of furniture. The console table is made of concrete. Of course, the choice of material itself is not entirely revolutionary. However, the design and the way the island flows seamlessly into the concrete floor make this product stand out. They named this island Curve. nine0007

This modern residence located in Valle de Yunguilla, Ecuador also has a very interesting kitchen island. The two-tiered solid wood top appears to float above the white base. This project was created by URAN & HERMIDA Arquitectos Asociados.

This residence from Osice, Czech Republic also has an amazing kitchen with a modern console table. The kitchen and dining area have been combined into a single multifunctional space. This console island became the center of the united premises. The design was created by OOOOX studio. nine0007

Here's another kitchen island, this time with a super smooth top. It's a big piece of furniture, but it doesn't overwhelm the kitchen. The airiness of the space is maintained through an open floor plan. The kitchen island fits perfectly into modern interior design.

Console kitchen tables definitely add a wow factor. But looks aren't the only thing that sets them apart from other designs. They are also very practical and comfortable. Especially if they are used as dining tables. A good example is the console table by Taylor Smyth Architects. nine0007

Kitchen islands don't have to be massive with intricate sculptural designs. For example, this island is quite modest compared to others. But that doesn't detract from its charm. We love its glossy white countertop. The kitchen island creates a cozy homely atmosphere in the kitchen. Designed by MAS Design.

An elegant console table is at the center of this kitchen and dining area. Despite its relatively small size, the console table is the center of attention. The white marble top matches the rest of the horizontal surfaces. The wooden base is made in the same style and color as the kitchen cabinets. nine0007

Justin Loe Architects designed a contemporary kitchen in Sydney. In the center of the room, the designers placed a console table. The supporting part of the table is made in a minimalistic white color. Perpendicular to it is a massive wooden tabletop.

Most of this kitchen island is a compact and sturdy unit. Built-in shelves and a sink make the kitchen island functional. The console section continues the horizontal of the black tabletop. An interesting design decision is not to use black, continuing the countertop. Instead, the designers of Western Cabinets designed the console section in brown to match the base of the kitchen island. Thanks to this, the tabletop does not look massive. nine0007

This kitchen island seems to be floating in the air. This is a very interesting visual effect created with a mirror base. The base is smaller than the body of the island, which emphasizes the effect of levitation.

This is another very stylish kitchen island. It manages to stand out without being big. Accent LED lighting creates the impression of a floating base. The white marble top adds elegance and sophistication to the design. The table is in the Art of Kitchens showroom in Sydney. nine0007

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40 examples for a modern interior • Interior+Design

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Architects Alexander and Anna Krause created a minimalistic interior in Moscow on an area of ​​170 sq. m. meters. The leading material was concrete. The kitchen in a single space of the living-dining room is equipped with an island in granite finish. Kitchen, Eggersmann. nine0007

Parisian apartment in the Trocadero area was reconstructed by the great French designer Rodolphe Parant. The marble and brass kitchen, as well as the walnut cabinet, is made to order according to R. Parant's sketches.

The founders of Zadig & Voltaire brand have completely changed the image of an apartment in a Haussmann house in Paris. Kitchen. Table, diz. Sh. Perriand, chairs, diz. J. Nakashima. Lamp Lianes, diz. E. and R. Bouroullec.

Architect Raul Sanchez designed the interior of a 75 sq. meters in Barcelona. White became the main color in the interior, but the architect highlighted the kitchen area with contrasting black. nine0007

Designer Natalya Strykova, having studied the apartment of 70 sq. meters, I decided to combine the kitchen with the living room. All built-in furniture for the kitchen was designed according to the designer's drawings specifically for this project.

The Parisian apartment of Marc Etienne, owner of the Nude consulting agency, is an example of fashionable use of color. The kitchen island is made to order. Bar stools Nero, diz. S. and T. Atsumi, Nuevo.

Natalia Sokhnyuk and Elena Morozova designed a spacious 160 sq. m, an apartment for a family with three children. Their interior is an homage and a declaration of love to the design of the 20th century. Leicht kitchen. Bar stools Lapalma. Chandelier Robert Abbey. Apron: painted by Alena Vilyukova according to the sketches of the authors of the project. The geometric pattern creates perspective in a small kitchen space. nine0007

KC Design Studio architects have designed a comfortable modern home in Taiwan. Apartment of 125 sq. meters has become a full-fledged home for a family that has long lived abroad.

Architect Emil Dervish designed an open-plan apartment in Kyiv for his director friend: living room, kitchen, office and cozy dining area flow smoothly into each other. The brass-fronted kitchen cabinet was custom-made, giving the space an unobtrusive luxury feel. nine0007

Villa designed by Alexandra Fedorova in Serebryany Bor. Kitchen furniture, Modulnova. Lamps, Tom Dixon.

Project of the Zhilin brothers' studio in St. Petersburg. The New Logica kitchen from Valcucine visually dissolves in space due to the color scheme of the facades.

Country house 350 sq. meters, the project of Marina Braginskaya. The original kitchen layout was reworked to place an island in the center. The kitchen is made according to the sketches of the designer. The decoration of a laconic space is a rare marble with a striped pattern. Dark portals and cornices draw the geometry of a monochrome room. nine0007

Tatyana and Dmitry Khoroshev designed a family house near Moscow. Respectable classics with an American accent were supplemented with modern art. The kitchen adjoins the dining area and is decorated in a neutral palette. The black worktop and floor lines are accents in a monochrome interior. Kitchen, Aster Cucine.

Apartments designed by the architectural bureau YoDezeen in Kyiv are an example of a modern understanding of luxury. The cold steel of the kitchen island contrasts with the warm glow of copper. Kitchen furniture, Varenna/Poliform. Lamps, Henge. nine0007

MXMA Architecture & Design: duplex in Montreal. The overhanging volume of the ceiling marks the kitchen area. The island is made of Nero Assoluto granite.

Architects Esther Bruckus, Patrik Batek and Holger Duve designed the interior in Berlin. The project actively used Nero Marquina marble - black, with contrasting white veins, for example, to finish the kitchen island. Kitchen - with the most even and smooth surfaces. Appliances and utensils are hidden behind the facades, and the hob almost merges with the marble countertop. All cabinets and drawers without handles, open by pressing. nine0007

Arseniy and Natalia Karinsky designed a bath complex for the customer with their own living room, kitchen, washing room, steam room, font. The entire kitchen (Leicht) is placed on an island with a bar top.

Canadian architect Jean Verville works with optical illusions and affects the visual perception of the interior. The project, named IN 2, is a 100 sq. meters. The architect turned ordinary rooms into a series of black and white spaces. Verville completed the kitchen countertops and cabinets in black, as well as the LED panels. nine0007

The open floor plan has completely changed the look of the kitchen, making it look like a living room setting. The kitchen island becomes more relevant than ever - facing the living room, it makes the transition of zones more harmonious. Kitchen modules seamlessly flow into media libraries, for example, shelves for magazines and souvenirs are often arranged at the ends of the island.

In 2018, the Italian brand Fendi Casa teamed up with Scic, a 60-year-old kitchen furniture manufacturer, to debut in the kitchen world. The first Fendi Cucine kitchen was designed by architect Marco Costanzi. nine0007

Household appliances, a work area with a sink and other unnecessary details are hidden behind smooth facades. Forms are reduced to understandable geometric volumes. The emphasis is on finishing materials.

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Project Agnes Rudzite - apartment in the center of Riga. The starting point was the current style of mid-century modern. An indispensable attribute of style - brass elements. In this case, the Ring Light lamp, diz. Lee Broom. Kitchen, SieMatic. nine0007

House of 400 sq. meters decorated by Claude Cartier. The designer sought to create a modern home based on a classic code that should support the style without overpowering it. The kitchen, finished in marble and wood, is made to order. Chairs Bodysthul, diz. N. Coats, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna. Carpet Bliss, diz. M. Engelger, cc-tapis.

Aleksey Nikolashin (SL*project) created an apartment for a young couple. The interior impresses with palatial luxury. The kitchen island is made in white marble, tall cabinets are in anegri veneer. Non-standard finishes were created at the Toncelli factory on an individual order. Bar stools, Fendi. Three lamps, Terzani. Technology, Gaggenau. nine0007

520 WEST 28th: ​​New York condominium interiors designed by Zaha Hadid. Decorator, Jennifer Post. Kitchen Cove, diz. Z. Hadid, Boffi. On a snow-white island is a sculpture by M. Sturdy Crunch in polished black steel. Near the glazed wall is a sculpture by M. Sturdi Little People. All works are the choice of Kyle Wicks.

A spacious kitchen with an island is the pride of the architects of the Alexander Krivitsky studio and the joy of the owner of the apartment in the atmosphere of a country house. Kitchen, composite.

In an apartment of 72 sq. meter designer Anna Ivanova, Omnia-studio, brought the refrigerator to the dining area, because. an island has already been conceived in the kitchen, which has become a place of attraction for friends of hospitable hosts. Kitchen B1, Bulthaup. Bar stools Montera, Poltrona Frau.

Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta has created unusual interiors for their friend, gallerist and restaurateur Einar Jone Rönnik. In the new house, he wanted to have an interior filled with bright color. The kitchen has a spectacular island with green marble countertops and a polished brass front. "Palace" crystal chandelier - decoration of the kitchen-dining room. nine0007

ZE|Workroom studio designed an interior for a young couple with two children who wanted a bright, clean space with bright details. Kitchen area. Calligaris bar stools, custom-made kitchen furniture.

Apartment designed by INT2architecture. In a black minimalist box, technical functions are grouped: a bathroom, a boiler room, a kitchen, and storage. The block is designed by architects and manufactured by Giulia Novars. Household appliances, Bosch.

Textured wood, ceramics, matte silky lacquers are in fashion. Cement is still popular: this brutal, formerly building material represents new chic and looks glamorous. Metal is in demand: stainless steel, aluminum, as well as steel with a patina effect. Nanotechnology-based coatings create pleasant to the touch surfaces and protect against fingerprints. nine0007

Kitchen Ratio, diz. Vincent van Dysen, Dada.

Pure is one of three lines in the assortment of the German brand SieMatic. It embodies the modern lifestyle. As part of the Pure concept, the company has developed the Concept Kitchen. The kitchen is characterized by the contrast of glazed and blind elements, as well as the masterful use of light. An important detail is the recessed handle, which gives a pleasant tactile sensation.

Kitchen Tetris, diz. Piero Lissoni, Boffi.

Kitchen Classic-FS | Stone by Leicht showcases l'Ocre rouge - "red ocher" combined with natural sandstone.

Poggenpohl is the world's oldest kitchen manufacturer. +Segmento: the program was developed in 2000 and is still a bestseller, constantly updated and supplemented. Wall panels are used for mounting shelves and unite the space of the kitchen with the living room.

Kitchen Irori, diz. Stefano Cavazzana, Zampieri.

Kitchen Diesel Open Workshop, diz. Diesel Creative Team, Scavolini.

Icon kitchen with Evolution pull-out table and Mistral island hood, designed by Giuseppe Bavuso for Ernestomeda.

Valcucine's Riciclantica Laminate kitchen island is strong and stable, despite its light construction and extended worktop.

Kitchen Soft Gray & Nicheled Brass, diz. Ufficio Progetti, Officine Gullo.

Hacker's new combination of metallic bronze structured lacquer and Mocha oak veneer. The ultra-thin top is only 1.6 cm thick and finished in bronze lacquer. The drawers are equipped with the TipMatic opening system – the mechanical system is reliable and does not require an electrical connection.

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